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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 192.94 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 192.94 and 112.22 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 192.94 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/192.94 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 192.94 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 21,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,651.73/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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