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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 191.72 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 191.72 and 106.32 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 191.72 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/191.72 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 191.72 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 20,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,383.67/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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