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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 192.04 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 192.04 and 131.65 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 192.04 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/192.04 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 192.04 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 25,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,281.26/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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