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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 192.32 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 192.32 and 116.00 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 192.32 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/192.32 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 192.32 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 22,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309.89/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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