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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 192.87 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 192.87 and 119.16 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 192.87 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/192.87 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 192.87 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 22,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,982.39/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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