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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 191.72 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 191.72 and 116.94 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 191.72 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/191.72 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 191.72 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 22,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419.15/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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