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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.77, 209.54 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.77, 209.54 and 82.05 is: 123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.77 : 209.54 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.77/209.54 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.77x = 209.54 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.77x = 17,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192.35/139.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.00

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