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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 191.82 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 191.82 and 120.58 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 191.82 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/191.82 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 191.82 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 23,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129.66/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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