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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 192.96 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 192.96 and 101 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 192.96 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/192.96 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 192.96 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 19,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,488.96/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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