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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.40 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.40 and 87.68 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.40 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.40 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.40 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 18,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.59/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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