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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 209.81 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 209.81 and 121.83 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 209.81 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/209.81 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 209.81 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 25,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,560.54/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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