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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 192.78 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 192.78 and 110.73 is: 152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 192.78 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/192.78 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 192.78 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 21,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346.53/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.89

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