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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 209.19 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 209.19 and 85.37 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 209.19 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/209.19 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 209.19 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 17,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858.55/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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