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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 192.60 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 192.60 and 116.20 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 192.60 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/192.60 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 192.60 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 22,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380.12/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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