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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 192.57 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 192.57 and 120.93 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 192.57 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/192.57 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 192.57 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 23,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287.49/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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