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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 192.74 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 192.74 and 130.60 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 192.74 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/192.74 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 192.74 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 25,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,171.84/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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