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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 193.36 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 193.36 and 134.14 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 193.36 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/193.36 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 193.36 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 25,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,937.31/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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