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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 209.04 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 209.04 and 123.44 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 209.04 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/209.04 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 209.04 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 25,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803.90/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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