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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.36, 192.17 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.36, 192.17 and 119.75 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.36 : 192.17 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.36/192.17 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.36x = 192.17 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.36x = 23,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011.76/139.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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