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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.15, 208.45 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.15, 208.45 and 122.05 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.15 : 208.45 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.15/208.45 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.15x = 208.45 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.15x = 25,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441.32/139.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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