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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 191.96 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 191.96 and 114.64 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 191.96 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/191.96 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 191.96 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 22,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006.29/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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