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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.43, 209.05 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.43, 209.05 and 125.56 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.43 : 209.05 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.43/209.05 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.43x = 209.05 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.43x = 26,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248.27/139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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