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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 208.60 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 208.60 and 87.60 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 208.60 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/208.60 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 208.60 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 18,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273.36/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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