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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 191.99 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 191.99 and 123.08 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 191.99 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/191.99 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 191.99 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 23,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,629.48/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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