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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 209.10 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 209.10 and 126.54 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 209.10 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/209.10 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 209.10 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 26,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459.99/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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