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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 191.40 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 191.40 and 114.42 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 191.40 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/191.40 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 191.40 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 21,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899.99/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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