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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 210.05 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 210.05 and 127.17 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 210.05 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/210.05 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 210.05 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 26,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712.06/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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