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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.77, 208.87 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.77, 208.87 and 122.19 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.77 : 208.87 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.77/208.87 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.77x = 208.87 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.77x = 25,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,521.52/139.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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