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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.15 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.15 and 91.38 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.15 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.15 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.15 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 19,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112.13/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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