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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 207.68 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 207.68 and 125.52 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 207.68 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/207.68 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 207.68 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 26,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067.99/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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