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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 191.68 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 191.68 and 123.76 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 191.68 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/191.68 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 191.68 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 23,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721.05/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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