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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 209.16 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 209.16 and 88.05 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 209.16 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/209.16 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 209.16 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 18,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416.54/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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