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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 209.12 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 209.12 and 125.10 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 209.12 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/209.12 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 209.12 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 26,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.29/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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