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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 192.45 and 106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 192.45 and 106.42 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 192.45 = 106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/192.45 = 106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 192.45 × 106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 20,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,481.05/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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