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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.22, 208.72 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.22, 208.72 and 124.04 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.22 : 208.72 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.22/208.72 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.22x = 208.72 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.22x = 25,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,887.97/139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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