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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 209.44 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 209.44 and 81.93 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 209.44 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/209.44 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 209.44 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 17,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,159.42/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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