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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 209.33 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 209.33 and 85.46 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 209.33 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/209.33 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 209.33 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 17,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,888.91/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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