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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 209.40 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 209.40 and 88.32 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 209.40 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/209.40 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 209.40 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 18,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493.09/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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