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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 192.52 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 192.52 and 121.20 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 192.52 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/192.52 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 192.52 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 23,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,333.42/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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