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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 193.13 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 193.13 and 106.77 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 193.13 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/193.13 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 193.13 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 20,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620.76/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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