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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 191.64 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 191.64 and 123.56 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 191.64 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/191.64 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 191.64 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 23,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679.04/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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