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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 193.05 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 193.05 and 131.88 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 193.05 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/193.05 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 193.05 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 25,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459.43/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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