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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.81, 209.34 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.81, 209.34 and 126.22 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.81 : 209.34 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.81/209.34 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.81x = 209.34 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.81x = 26,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422.89/139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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