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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.63, 209.24 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.63, 209.24 and 129.51 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.63 : 209.24 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.63/209.24 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.63x = 209.24 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.63x = 27,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098.67/139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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