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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 207.66 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 207.66 and 126.36 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 207.66 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/207.66 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 207.66 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 26,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239.92/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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