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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 192.64 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 192.64 and 116.08 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 192.64 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/192.64 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 192.64 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 22,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361.65/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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