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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 192.93 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 192.93 and 112.26 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 192.93 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/192.93 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 192.93 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 21,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658.32/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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