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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 208.68 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 208.68 and 91.14 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 208.68 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/208.68 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 208.68 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 19,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019.10/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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