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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 192.24 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 192.24 and 125.04 is: 172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 192.24 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/192.24 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 192.24 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 24,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037.69/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.39

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