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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 192.96 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 192.96 and 126.72 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 192.96 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/192.96 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 192.96 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 24,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,451.89/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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