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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 192.63 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 192.63 and 108.40 is: 149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 192.63 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/192.63 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 192.63 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 20,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,881.09/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.79

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