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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.74, 192.32 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.74, 192.32 and 108.52 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.74 : 192.32 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.74/192.32 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.74x = 192.32 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.74x = 20,870.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870.57/139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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