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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 190.47 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 190.47 and 137.28 is: 188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 190.47 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/190.47 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 190.47 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 26,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147.72/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.00

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