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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 191.84 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 191.84 and 123.29 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 191.84 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/191.84 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 191.84 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 23,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,650.38/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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