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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 208.88 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 208.88 and 125.48 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 208.88 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/208.88 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 208.88 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 26,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,208.59/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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