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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 190.45 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 190.45 and 139.10 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 190.45 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/190.45 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 190.45 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 26,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491.60/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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