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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.26, 191.94 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.26, 191.94 and 131.16 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.26 : 191.94 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.26/191.94 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.26x = 191.94 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.26x = 25,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,174.85/139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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