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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 193.29 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 193.29 and 120.45 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 193.29 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/193.29 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 193.29 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 23,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282.05/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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