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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 192.90 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 192.90 and 115.32 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 192.90 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/192.90 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 192.90 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 22,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,245.23/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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