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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.05, 208.71 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.05, 208.71 and 85.14 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.05 : 208.71 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.05/208.71 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.05x = 208.71 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.05x = 17,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,769.57/139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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