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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 192.17 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 192.17 and 114.80 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 192.17 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/192.17 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 192.17 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 22,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061.88/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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