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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 192.99 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 192.99 and 101.11 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 192.99 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/192.99 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 192.99 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 19,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,513.12/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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