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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 209.59 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 209.59 and 94.16 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 209.59 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/209.59 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 209.59 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 19,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734.99/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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