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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 208.32 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 208.32 and 123.52 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 208.32 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/208.32 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 208.32 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 25,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731.69/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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