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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 192.81 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 192.81 and 134.97 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 192.81 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/192.81 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 192.81 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 26,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023.57/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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