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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.05, 192.05 and 121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.05, 192.05 and 121.51 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.05 : 192.05 = 121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.05/192.05 = 121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.05x = 192.05 × 121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.05x = 23,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336.00/139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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