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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 191.90 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 191.90 and 123.64 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 191.90 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/191.90 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 191.90 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 23,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,726.52/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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