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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.85, 209.97 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.85, 209.97 and 94.28 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.85 : 209.97 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.85/209.97 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.85x = 209.97 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.85x = 19,795.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795.97/139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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