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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.75, 209.93 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.75, 209.93 and 121.52 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.75 : 209.93 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.75/209.93 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.75x = 209.93 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.75x = 25,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510.61/139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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