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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 192.76 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 192.76 and 136.64 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 192.76 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/192.76 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 192.76 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 26,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338.73/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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