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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 192.16 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 192.16 and 119.64 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 192.16 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/192.16 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 192.16 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 22,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,989.10/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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