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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 193.49 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 193.49 and 132.71 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 193.49 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/193.49 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 193.49 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 25,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,676.92/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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