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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 209.16 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 209.16 and 85.41 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 209.16 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/209.16 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 209.16 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 17,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864.36/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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