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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.28 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.28 and 128.39 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.28 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.28 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.28 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 26,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868.89/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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