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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 209.22 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 209.22 and 121.48 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 209.22 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/209.22 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 209.22 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 25,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416.05/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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