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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 192.95 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 192.95 and 106.41 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 192.95 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/192.95 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 192.95 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 20,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,532.10/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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