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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 208.66 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 208.66 and 87.86 is: 131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 208.66 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/208.66 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 208.66 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 18,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332.87/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.46

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