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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 192.16 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 192.16 and 118.51 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 192.16 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/192.16 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 192.16 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 22,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773.18/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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