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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 192.96 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 192.96 and 133.44 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 192.96 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/192.96 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 192.96 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 25,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748.58/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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