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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.01, 191.84 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.01, 191.84 and 117.14 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.01 : 191.84 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.01/191.84 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.01x = 191.84 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.01x = 22,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470.59/139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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