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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 208.98 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 208.98 and 129 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 208.98 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/208.98 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 208.98 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 26,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958.42/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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