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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.31, 192.10 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.31, 192.10 and 119.71 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.31 : 192.10 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.31/192.10 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.31x = 192.10 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.31x = 22,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.29/139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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