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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 208.38 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 208.38 and 65.89 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 208.38 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/208.38 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 208.38 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 13,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,730.16/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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