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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 209.50 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 209.50 and 124.12 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 209.50 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/209.50 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 209.50 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 26,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,003.14/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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