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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.19, 208.35 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.19, 208.35 and 129.06 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.19 : 208.35 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.19/208.35 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.19x = 208.35 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.19x = 26,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,889.65/139.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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