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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 192.38 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 192.38 and 106.83 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 192.38 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/192.38 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 192.38 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 20,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,551.42/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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