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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 192.20 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 192.20 and 123.84 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 192.20 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/192.20 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 192.20 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 23,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802.05/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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