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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.01, 208.08 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.01, 208.08 and 125.24 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.01 : 208.08 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.01/208.08 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.01x = 208.08 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.01x = 26,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,058.90/139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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