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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 192.81 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 192.81 and 115.35 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 192.81 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/192.81 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 192.81 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 22,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240.63/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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