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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 208.73 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 208.73 and 122.94 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 208.73 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/208.73 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 208.73 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 25,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.27/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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