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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 208.92 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 208.92 and 81.44 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 208.92 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/208.92 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 208.92 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 17,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,014.44/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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