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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 209.16 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 209.16 and 88.11 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 209.16 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/209.16 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 209.16 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 18,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429.09/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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