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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 209.48 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 209.48 and 91.61 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 209.48 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/209.48 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 209.48 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 19,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190.00/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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