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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.84 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.84 and 132.85 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.84 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.84 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.84 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 25,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,485.80/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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