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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.07, 208.37 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.07, 208.37 and 87.63 is: 131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.07 : 208.37 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.07/208.37 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.07x = 208.37 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.07x = 18,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260.07/139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.30

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