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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 210.06 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 210.06 and 129.24 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 210.06 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/210.06 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 210.06 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 27,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148.15/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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