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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 209.34 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 209.34 and 122.09 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 209.34 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/209.34 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 209.34 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 25,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557.27/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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