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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.30, 192.18 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.30, 192.18 and 111.74 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.30 : 192.18 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.30/192.18 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.30x = 192.18 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.30x = 21,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,474.19/139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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