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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 208.71 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 208.71 and 85.05 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 208.71 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/208.71 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 208.71 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 17,750.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,750.79/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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