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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.19, 209.06 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.19, 209.06 and 123.53 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.19 : 209.06 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.19/209.06 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.19x = 209.06 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.19x = 25,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823.52/139.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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