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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 191.98 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 191.98 and 102.27 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 191.98 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/191.98 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 191.98 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 19,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633.79/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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