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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 191.93 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 191.93 and 138.96 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 191.93 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/191.93 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 191.93 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 26,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669.90/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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