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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 191.94 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 191.94 and 102.38 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 191.94 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/191.94 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 191.94 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 19,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650.82/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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