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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.63, 191.80 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.63, 191.80 and 135.53 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.63 : 191.80 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.63/191.80 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.63x = 191.80 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.63x = 25,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994.65/139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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