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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.67, 192 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.67, 192 and 124.76 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.67 : 192 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.67/192 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.67x = 192 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.67x = 23,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,953.92/139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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