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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 191.93 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 191.93 and 115.11 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 191.93 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/191.93 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 191.93 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 22,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092.49/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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