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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.06, 191 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.06, 191 and 132.49 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.06 : 191 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.06/191 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.06x = 191 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.06x = 25,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,305.59/139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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