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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 192.88 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 192.88 and 107.02 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 192.88 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/192.88 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 192.88 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 20,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642.02/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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