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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.85, 209.51 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.85, 209.51 and 96.46 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.85 : 209.51 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.85/209.51 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.85x = 209.51 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.85x = 20,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209.48/139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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