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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.26, 192.98 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.26, 192.98 and 136.07 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.26 : 192.98 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.26/192.98 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.26x = 192.98 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.26x = 26,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258.59/139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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