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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 207.58 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 207.58 and 123.66 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 207.58 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/207.58 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 207.58 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 25,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.62/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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