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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 192.38 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 192.38 and 130.71 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 192.38 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/192.38 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 192.38 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 25,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,146.06/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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