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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 193.21 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 193.21 and 130.76 is: 180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 193.21 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/193.21 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 193.21 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 25,264.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264.14/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.54

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