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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 191.73 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 191.73 and 135.53 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 191.73 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/191.73 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 191.73 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 25,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,984.21/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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