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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 193.56 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 193.56 and 132.30 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 193.56 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/193.56 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 193.56 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 25,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607.99/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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