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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 207.99 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 207.99 and 129.86 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 207.99 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/207.99 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 207.99 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 27,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008.54/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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