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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 192.18 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 192.18 and 111.70 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 192.18 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/192.18 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 192.18 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 21,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466.51/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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