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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 209.79 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 209.79 and 127.98 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 209.79 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/209.79 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 209.79 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 26,848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,848.92/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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