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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.30, 192.04 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.30, 192.04 and 118.42 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.30 : 192.04 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.30/192.04 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.30x = 192.04 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.30x = 22,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.38/139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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