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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 191.61 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 191.61 and 122.94 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 191.61 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/191.61 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 191.61 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 23,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,556.53/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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