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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 193.04 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 193.04 and 112.36 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 193.04 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/193.04 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 193.04 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 21,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,689.97/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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