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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 192.38 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 192.38 and 110.54 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 192.38 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/192.38 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 192.38 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 21,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265.69/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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