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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 209.13 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 209.13 and 85.66 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 209.13 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/209.13 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 209.13 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 17,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913.71/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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