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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 191.85 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 191.85 and 125.04 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 191.85 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/191.85 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 191.85 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 23,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,988.92/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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