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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.26, 208.35 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.26, 208.35 and 126.84 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.26 : 208.35 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.26/208.35 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.26x = 208.35 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.26x = 26,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427.11/139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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