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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 208.84 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 208.84 and 124.34 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 208.84 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/208.84 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 208.84 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 25,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.98/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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