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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 192.33 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 192.33 and 116.28 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 192.33 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/192.33 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 192.33 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 22,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364.13/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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