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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.79, 192.45 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.79, 192.45 and 108.66 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.79 : 192.45 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.79/192.45 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.79x = 192.45 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.79x = 20,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911.62/139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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