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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.66, 192.34 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.66, 192.34 and 139.25 is: 191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.66 : 192.34 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.66/192.34 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.66x = 192.34 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.66x = 26,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,783.46/139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.77

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