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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 191.43 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 191.43 and 136.05 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 191.43 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/191.43 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 191.43 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 26,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.05/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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