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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 191.52 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 191.52 and 126.66 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 191.52 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/191.52 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 191.52 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 24,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257.92/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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