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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 209.50 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 209.50 and 82.02 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 209.50 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/209.50 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 209.50 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 17,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183.19/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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