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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.18, 192.13 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.18, 192.13 and 108.02 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.18 : 192.13 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.18/192.13 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.18x = 192.13 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.18x = 20,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,753.88/139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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