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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 190.87 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 190.87 and 139.62 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 190.87 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/190.87 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 190.87 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 26,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,650.42/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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