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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 191.90 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 191.90 and 133.94 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 191.90 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/191.90 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 191.90 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 25,703.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,703.90/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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