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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 192.36 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 192.36 and 118.73 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 192.36 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/192.36 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 192.36 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 22,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838.90/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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