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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 209.88 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 209.88 and 126.15 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 209.88 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/209.88 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 209.88 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 26,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,476.36/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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