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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 209.31 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 209.31 and 88.10 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 209.31 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/209.31 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 209.31 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 18,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439.16/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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