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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 192.05 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 192.05 and 118.39 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 192.05 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/192.05 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 192.05 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 22,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735.66/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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