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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.39, 209.32 and 124.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.39, 209.32 and 124.00 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.39 : 209.32 = 124.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.39/209.32 = 124.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.39x = 209.32 × 124.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.39x = 25,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954.85/139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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