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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 192.02 and 121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 192.02 and 121.69 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 192.02 = 121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/192.02 = 121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 192.02 × 121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 23,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,366.31/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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