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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 209.55 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 209.55 and 88.05 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 209.55 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/209.55 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 209.55 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 18,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,451.99/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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