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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.01, 207.54 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.01, 207.54 and 124.43 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.01 : 207.54 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.01/207.54 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.01x = 207.54 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.01x = 25,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.20/139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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