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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 208.12 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 208.12 and 124.13 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 208.12 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/208.12 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 208.12 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 25,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833.94/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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