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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 193.24 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 193.24 and 110.58 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 193.24 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/193.24 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 193.24 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 21,369.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,369.29/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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