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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 192.38 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 192.38 and 114.91 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 192.38 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/192.38 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 192.38 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 22,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106.39/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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