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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.07, 191.82 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.07, 191.82 and 118.26 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.07 : 191.82 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.07/191.82 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.07x = 191.82 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.07x = 22,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684.41/139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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