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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 209.56 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 209.56 and 94.09 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 209.56 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/209.56 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 209.56 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 19,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717.50/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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