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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 209.35 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 209.35 and 85.34 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 209.35 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/209.35 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 209.35 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 17,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866.56/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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