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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.55 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.55 and 88.40 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.55 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.55 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.55 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 18,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524.22/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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