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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 208.50 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 208.50 and 87.59 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 208.50 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/208.50 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 208.50 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 18,262.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,262.52/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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