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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 209.74 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 209.74 and 124.09 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 209.74 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/209.74 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 209.74 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 26,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,026.64/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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