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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 192.26 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 192.26 and 128.23 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 192.26 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/192.26 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 192.26 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 24,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653.34/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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