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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 192.36 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 192.36 and 121.29 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 192.36 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/192.36 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 192.36 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 23,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,330.40/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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