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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 192.11 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 192.11 and 114.76 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 192.11 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/192.11 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 192.11 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 22,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,045.49/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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