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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 192.82 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 192.82 and 134.52 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 192.82 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/192.82 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 192.82 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 25,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,938.15/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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