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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 192.99 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 192.99 and 107.12 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 192.99 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/192.99 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 192.99 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 20,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673.09/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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