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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 193.01 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 193.01 and 114.90 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 193.01 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/193.01 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 193.01 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 22,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,176.85/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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