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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 192.71 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 192.71 and 120.15 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 192.71 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/192.71 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 192.71 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 23,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153.51/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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