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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 192 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 192 and 120.99 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 192 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/192 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 192 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 23,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230.08/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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