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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 192.87 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 192.87 and 132.19 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 192.87 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/192.87 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 192.87 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 25,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,495.00/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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