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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 208.67 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 208.67 and 84.33 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 208.67 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/208.67 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 208.67 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 17,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596.72/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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