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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 209.26 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 209.26 and 85.38 is: 128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 209.26 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/209.26 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 209.26 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 17,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866.62/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.09

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