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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.84, 209.58 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.84, 209.58 and 82 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.84 : 209.58 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.84/209.58 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.84x = 209.58 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.84x = 17,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185.56/139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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