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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 191.16 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 191.16 and 132.76 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 191.16 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/191.16 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 191.16 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 25,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,378.40/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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