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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 192.52 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 192.52 and 106.72 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 192.52 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/192.52 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 192.52 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 20,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,545.73/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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