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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.57, 192.71 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.57, 192.71 and 112.09 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.57 : 192.71 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.57/192.71 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.57x = 192.71 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.57x = 21,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,600.86/139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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