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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.25, 209.33 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.25, 209.33 and 129.23 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.25 : 209.33 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.25/209.33 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.25x = 209.33 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.25x = 27,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051.07/139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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