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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 191.97 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 191.97 and 126.27 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 191.97 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/191.97 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 191.97 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 24,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240.05/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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