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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 192.51 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 192.51 and 120.89 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 192.51 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/192.51 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 192.51 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 23,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273.02/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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