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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 192.18 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 192.18 and 126.12 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 192.18 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/192.18 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 192.18 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 24,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.74/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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