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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 192.90 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 192.90 and 115.26 is: 158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 192.90 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/192.90 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 192.90 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 22,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,233.65/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.97

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