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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 209.01 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 209.01 and 122.31 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 209.01 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/209.01 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 209.01 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 25,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563.40/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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