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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 208.94 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 208.94 and 124.95 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 208.94 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/208.94 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 208.94 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 26,106.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,106.43/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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