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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 209.33 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 209.33 and 85.15 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 209.33 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/209.33 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 209.33 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 17,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,822.98/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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