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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 191.88 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 191.88 and 114.48 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 191.88 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/191.88 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 191.88 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 21,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,966.42/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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