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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.75, 192.72 and 126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.75, 192.72 and 126.67 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.75 : 192.72 = 126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.75/192.72 = 126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.75x = 192.72 × 126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.75x = 24,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411.84/139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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