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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 209.60 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 209.60 and 85.74 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 209.60 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/209.60 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 209.60 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 17,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971.10/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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