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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.64, 192.94 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.64, 192.94 and 134.80 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.64 : 192.94 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.64/192.94 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.64x = 192.94 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.64x = 26,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,008.31/139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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