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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 193.40 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 193.40 and 132.13 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 193.40 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/193.40 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 193.40 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 25,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553.94/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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