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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.64, 209.46 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.64, 209.46 and 128.12 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.64 : 209.46 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.64/209.46 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.64x = 209.46 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.64x = 26,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836.02/139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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