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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 192.96 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 192.96 and 113.88 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 192.96 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/192.96 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 192.96 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 21,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,974.28/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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