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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.57, 192.62 and 106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.57, 192.62 and 106.33 is: 146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.57 : 192.62 = 106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.57/192.62 = 106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.57x = 192.62 × 106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.57x = 20,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,479.87/139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.73

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