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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.33 and 84.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.33 and 84.77 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.33 = 84.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.33 = 84.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.33 × 84.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 17,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,745.01/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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