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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 192.60 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 192.60 and 106.74 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 192.60 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/192.60 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 192.60 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 20,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.12/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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