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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.31, 192.14 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.31, 192.14 and 129.07 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.31 : 192.14 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.31/192.14 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.31x = 192.14 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.31x = 24,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,799.59/139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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