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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.82, 209.48 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.82, 209.48 and 88.38 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.82 : 209.48 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.82/209.48 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.82x = 209.48 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.82x = 18,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,513.40/139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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