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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.15, 192.05 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.15, 192.05 and 116.99 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.15 : 192.05 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.15/192.05 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.15x = 192.05 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.15x = 22,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469.28/139.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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