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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 192.41 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 192.41 and 113.28 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 192.41 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/192.41 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 192.41 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 21,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795.64/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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