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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 192.24 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 192.24 and 136.14 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 192.24 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/192.24 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 192.24 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 26,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,170.83/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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