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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 211.44 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 211.44 and 139.56 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 211.44 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/211.44 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 211.44 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 29,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,508.57/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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