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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 192.88 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 192.88 and 131.06 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 192.88 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/192.88 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 192.88 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 25,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278.20/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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