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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.01, 207.15 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.01, 207.15 and 129.90 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.01 : 207.15 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.01/207.15 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.01x = 207.15 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.01x = 26,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,908.14/139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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