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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 191.82 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 191.82 and 111.42 is: 153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 191.82 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/191.82 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 191.82 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 21,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372.58/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.67

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