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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 210.66 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 210.66 and 122.07 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 210.66 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/210.66 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 210.66 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 25,715.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,715.27/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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