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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.64, 209.18 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.64, 209.18 and 129.64 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.64 : 209.18 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.64/209.18 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.64x = 209.18 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.64x = 27,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118.10/139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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