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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 192.96 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 192.96 and 125.22 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 192.96 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/192.96 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 192.96 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 24,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162.45/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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