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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.07, 191.66 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.07, 191.66 and 135.12 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.07 : 191.66 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.07/191.66 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.07x = 191.66 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.07x = 25,896.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,896.42/139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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