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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 191.79 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 191.79 and 100.14 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 191.79 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/191.79 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 191.79 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 19,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,205.85/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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