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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 209.46 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 209.46 and 124.38 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 209.46 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/209.46 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 209.46 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 26,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052.63/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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