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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.89 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.89 and 123.30 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.89 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.89 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.89 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 25,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,756.14/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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