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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 190.61 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 190.61 and 132.06 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 190.61 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/190.61 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 190.61 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 25,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,171.96/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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