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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 192.97 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 192.97 and 115.22 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 192.97 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/192.97 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 192.97 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 22,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234.00/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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