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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 192.24 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 192.24 and 131.32 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 192.24 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/192.24 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 192.24 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 25,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,244.96/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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