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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.84, 193.08 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.84, 193.08 and 107.20 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.84 : 193.08 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.84/193.08 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.84x = 193.08 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.84x = 20,698.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698.18/139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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