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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 209.05 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 209.05 and 125.28 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 209.05 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/209.05 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 209.05 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 26,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189.78/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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