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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 191.42 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 191.42 and 129.14 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 191.42 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/191.42 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 191.42 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 24,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,719.98/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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