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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.25, 208.67 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.25, 208.67 and 121.02 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.25 : 208.67 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.25/208.67 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.25x = 208.67 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.25x = 25,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252.64/139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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