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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 209.22 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 209.22 and 88.32 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 209.22 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/209.22 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 209.22 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 18,478.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,478.31/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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