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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 208.96 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 208.96 and 91.26 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 208.96 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/208.96 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 208.96 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 19,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,069.46/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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