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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 209.13 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 209.13 and 96.20 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 209.13 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/209.13 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 209.13 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 20,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117.26/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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