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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 191.96 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 191.96 and 136.46 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 191.96 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/191.96 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 191.96 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 26,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,193.22/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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