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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.18, 191.91 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.18, 191.91 and 111.55 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.18 : 191.91 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.18/191.91 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.18x = 191.91 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.18x = 21,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,407.56/139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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