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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.49, 209.23 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.49, 209.23 and 127.47 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.49 : 209.23 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.49/209.23 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.49x = 209.23 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.49x = 26,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669.91/139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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