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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 193.08 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 193.08 and 134.50 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 193.08 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/193.08 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 193.08 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 25,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969.26/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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