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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 209.44 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 209.44 and 88.16 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 209.44 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/209.44 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 209.44 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 18,464.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464.23/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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