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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 208.98 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 208.98 and 121.44 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 208.98 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/208.98 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 208.98 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 25,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,378.53/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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