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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.19 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.19 and 88.26 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.19 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.19 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.19 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 18,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,463.11/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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