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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.09, 192.86 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.09, 192.86 and 131.80 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.09 : 192.86 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.09/192.86 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.09x = 192.86 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.09x = 25,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,418.95/139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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