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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 192.18 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 192.18 and 133.02 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 192.18 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/192.18 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 192.18 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 25,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563.78/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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