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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 208.65 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 208.65 and 122.82 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 208.65 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/208.65 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 208.65 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 25,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,626.39/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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