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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.67, 209.19 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.67, 209.19 and 85.45 is: 127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.67 : 209.19 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.67/209.19 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.67x = 209.19 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.67x = 17,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875.29/139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.98

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