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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 191.90 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 191.90 and 109.68 is: 151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 191.90 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/191.90 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 191.90 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 21,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047.15/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.23

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