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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 192.38 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 192.38 and 114.64 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 192.38 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/192.38 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 192.38 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 22,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054.44/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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