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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 209.52 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 209.52 and 91.80 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 209.52 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/209.52 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 209.52 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 19,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233.94/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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