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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 191.43 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 191.43 and 127.53 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 191.43 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/191.43 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 191.43 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 24,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413.07/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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