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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 192.03 and 118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 192.03 and 118.57 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 192.03 = 118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/192.03 = 118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 192.03 × 118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 22,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769.00/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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