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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 208.95 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 208.95 and 81.66 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 208.95 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/208.95 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 208.95 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 17,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062.86/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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