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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.85, 209.57 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.85, 209.57 and 88.36 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.85 : 209.57 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.85/209.57 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.85x = 209.57 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.85x = 18,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,517.91/139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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