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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 209.36 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 209.36 and 88.16 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 209.36 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/209.36 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 209.36 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 18,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,457.18/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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