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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 192.36 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 192.36 and 133.88 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 192.36 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/192.36 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 192.36 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 25,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,753.16/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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