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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 192.77 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 192.77 and 115.04 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 192.77 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/192.77 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 192.77 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 22,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174.72/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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