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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 192.17 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 192.17 and 114.80 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 192.17 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/192.17 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 192.17 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 22,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060.44/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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