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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.78, 209.67 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.78, 209.67 and 85.99 is: 128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.78 : 209.67 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.78/209.67 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.78x = 209.67 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.78x = 18,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029.52/139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.99

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