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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 209.30 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 209.30 and 85.53 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 209.30 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/209.30 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 209.30 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 17,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901.43/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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