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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 193.02 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 193.02 and 116.50 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 193.02 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/193.02 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 193.02 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 22,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486.25/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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