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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 191.92 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 191.92 and 106.37 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 191.92 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/191.92 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 191.92 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 20,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,414.53/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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