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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.33, 191.82 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.33, 191.82 and 130.14 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.33 : 191.82 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.33/191.82 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.33x = 191.82 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.33x = 24,963.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,963.45/139.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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