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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 193.11 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 193.11 and 133.11 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 193.11 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/193.11 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 193.11 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 25,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704.87/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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