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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 190.76 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 190.76 and 137.50 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 190.76 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/190.76 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 190.76 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 26,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,229.50/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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