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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 192.24 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 192.24 and 121.75 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 192.24 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/192.24 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 192.24 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 23,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405.22/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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