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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 191.92 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 191.92 and 117.34 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 191.92 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/191.92 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 191.92 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 22,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518.66/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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