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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 192.50 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 192.50 and 122.08 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 192.50 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/192.50 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 192.50 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 23,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,500.40/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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