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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 191.36 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 191.36 and 134.49 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 191.36 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/191.36 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 191.36 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 25,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735.23/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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