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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 192.08 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 192.08 and 108.10 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 192.08 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/192.08 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 192.08 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 20,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763.85/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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