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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 192.72 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 192.72 and 113.34 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 192.72 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/192.72 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 192.72 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 21,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842.88/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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