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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 192.58 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 192.58 and 117.53 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 192.58 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/192.58 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 192.58 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 22,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634.12/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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