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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.07, 191.41 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.07, 191.41 and 123.42 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.07 : 191.41 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.07/191.41 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.07x = 191.41 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.07x = 23,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,624.93/139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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