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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 191.70 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 191.70 and 135.15 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 191.70 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/191.70 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 191.70 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 25,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908.26/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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