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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 191.80 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 191.80 and 112.84 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 191.80 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/191.80 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 191.80 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 21,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642.43/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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