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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 192.41 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 192.41 and 111.57 is: 154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 192.41 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/192.41 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 192.41 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 21,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,467.18/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.17

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