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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 209.22 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 209.22 and 129.46 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 209.22 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/209.22 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 209.22 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 27,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,085.62/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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