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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 192.83 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 192.83 and 134.21 is: 185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 192.83 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/192.83 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 192.83 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 25,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,878.08/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.01

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