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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.81, 193.08 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.81, 193.08 and 122.26 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.81 : 193.08 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.81/193.08 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.81x = 193.08 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.81x = 23,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,605.96/139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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