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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 190.14 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 190.14 and 136.59 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 190.14 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/190.14 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 190.14 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 25,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971.22/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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