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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 209.19 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 209.19 and 96.21 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 209.19 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/209.19 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 209.19 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 20,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.69/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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