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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.05, 191.70 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.05, 191.70 and 117.18 is: 161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.05 : 191.70 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.05/191.70 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.05x = 191.70 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.05x = 22,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,463.41/139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.55

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