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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.26, 192.27 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.26, 192.27 and 115.98 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.26 : 192.27 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.26/192.27 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.26x = 192.27 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.26x = 22,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299.47/139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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