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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 211.60 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 211.60 and 139.30 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 211.60 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/211.60 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 211.60 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 29,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475.88/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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