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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 208.66 and 84.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 208.66 and 84.41 is: 126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 208.66 = 84.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/208.66 = 84.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 208.66 × 84.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 17,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612.99/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.49

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