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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 191.65 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 191.65 and 115.80 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 191.65 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/191.65 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 191.65 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 22,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,192.25/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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