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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 192.39 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 192.39 and 106.62 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 192.39 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/192.39 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 192.39 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 20,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512.62/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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