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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.27, 191.94 and 111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.27, 191.94 and 111.73 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.27 : 191.94 = 111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.27/191.94 = 111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.27x = 191.94 × 111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.27x = 21,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445.46/139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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