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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 192.58 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 192.58 and 106.72 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 192.58 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/192.58 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 192.58 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 20,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,551.39/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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