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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 192.48 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 192.48 and 117.74 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 192.48 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/192.48 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 192.48 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 22,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.63/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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