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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 191.43 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 191.43 and 128.52 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 191.43 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/191.43 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 191.43 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 24,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,602.58/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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