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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 192.38 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 192.38 and 121.86 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 192.38 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/192.38 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 192.38 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 23,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442.82/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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