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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 208.66 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 208.66 and 85.12 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 208.66 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/208.66 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 208.66 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 17,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,761.14/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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