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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.27, 191.74 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.27, 191.74 and 122.01 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.27 : 191.74 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.27/191.74 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.27x = 191.74 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.27x = 23,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394.20/139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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