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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 192.12 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 192.12 and 136.55 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 192.12 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/192.12 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 192.12 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 26,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,233.99/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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