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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 209.43 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 209.43 and 124.48 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 209.43 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/209.43 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 209.43 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 26,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069.85/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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