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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 191.76 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 191.76 and 122.40 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 191.76 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/191.76 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 191.76 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 23,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,471.42/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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