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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 191.92 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 191.92 and 114.40 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 191.92 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/191.92 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 191.92 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 21,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955.65/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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