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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 191.73 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 191.73 and 112.88 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 191.73 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/191.73 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 191.73 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 21,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642.48/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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