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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 190.71 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 190.71 and 133.83 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 190.71 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/190.71 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 190.71 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 25,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522.72/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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