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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.33, 209.01 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.33, 209.01 and 88.30 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.33 : 209.01 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.33/209.01 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.33x = 209.01 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.33x = 18,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455.58/139.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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