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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.26, 192.06 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.26, 192.06 and 119.82 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.26 : 192.06 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.26/192.06 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.26x = 192.06 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.26x = 23,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,012.63/139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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