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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 208.43 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 208.43 and 87.70 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 208.43 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/208.43 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 208.43 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 18,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279.31/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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