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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.57, 192.24 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.57, 192.24 and 129.60 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.57 : 192.24 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.57/192.24 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.57x = 192.24 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.57x = 24,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,914.30/139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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