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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 210.24 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 210.24 and 122.68 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 210.24 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/210.24 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 210.24 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 25,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792.24/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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