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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 208.82 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 208.82 and 122.19 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 208.82 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/208.82 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 208.82 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 25,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514.37/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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