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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 193.11 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 193.11 and 127.70 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 193.11 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/193.11 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 193.11 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 24,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660.15/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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