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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 209.19 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 209.19 and 84.75 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 209.19 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/209.19 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 209.19 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 17,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,728.85/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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