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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 191.95 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 191.95 and 117.24 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 191.95 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/191.95 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 191.95 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 22,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504.22/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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