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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 192.03 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 192.03 and 118.42 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 192.03 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/192.03 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 192.03 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 22,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,740.19/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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