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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 191.79 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 191.79 and 114.54 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 191.79 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/191.79 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 191.79 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 21,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967.63/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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