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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 192.74 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 192.74 and 115.32 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 192.74 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/192.74 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 192.74 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 22,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,226.78/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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