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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.65 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.65 and 91.56 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.65 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.65 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.65 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 19,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195.55/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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