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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 192.36 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 192.36 and 125.08 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 192.36 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/192.36 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 192.36 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 24,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060.39/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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