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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.74, 191.78 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.74, 191.78 and 137.34 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.74 : 191.78 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.74/191.78 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.74x = 191.78 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.74x = 26,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338.38/139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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