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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 191.76 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 191.76 and 133.20 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 191.76 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/191.76 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 191.76 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 25,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542.43/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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