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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 208.02 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 208.02 and 125.68 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 208.02 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/208.02 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 208.02 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 26,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143.33/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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