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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 208.59 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 208.59 and 124.29 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 208.59 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/208.59 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 208.59 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 25,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,925.65/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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