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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 193.19 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 193.19 and 125.37 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 193.19 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/193.19 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 193.19 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 24,219.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219.60/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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