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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.51 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.51 and 84.94 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.51 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.51 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.51 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 17,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710.11/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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