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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 209.64 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 209.64 and 124.52 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 209.64 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/209.64 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 209.64 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 26,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104.37/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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