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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 209.88 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 209.88 and 127.06 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 209.88 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/209.88 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 209.88 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 26,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,667.35/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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