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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 208.92 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 208.92 and 129.60 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 208.92 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/208.92 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 208.92 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 27,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,076.03/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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