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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 192.96 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 192.96 and 119.27 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 192.96 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/192.96 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 192.96 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 23,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,013.37/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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