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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 192.29 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 192.29 and 123.90 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 192.29 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/192.29 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 192.29 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 23,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,824.11/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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