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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 191.63 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 191.63 and 115.76 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 191.63 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/191.63 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 191.63 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 22,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,183.09/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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