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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 209.02 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 209.02 and 122.92 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 209.02 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/209.02 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 209.02 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 25,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,692.74/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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