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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 190.96 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 190.96 and 138.56 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 190.96 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/190.96 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 190.96 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 26,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459.42/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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