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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 192.62 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 192.62 and 112.01 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 192.62 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/192.62 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 192.62 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 21,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573.84/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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