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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 208.25 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 208.25 and 127.97 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 208.25 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/208.25 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 208.25 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 26,649.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,649.75/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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