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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.49, 209.33 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.49, 209.33 and 85.22 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.49 : 209.33 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.49/209.33 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.49x = 209.33 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.49x = 17,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837.63/139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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