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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 192.86 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 192.86 and 139.62 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 192.86 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/192.86 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 192.86 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 26,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,927.66/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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