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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 209.04 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 209.04 and 85.08 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 209.04 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/209.04 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 209.04 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 17,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,785.12/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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