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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 193.32 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 193.32 and 136.32 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 193.32 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/193.32 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 193.32 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 26,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353.38/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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