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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 192.63 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 192.63 and 124.15 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 192.63 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/192.63 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 192.63 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 23,915.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,915.01/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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