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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 209.66 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 209.66 and 85.64 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 209.66 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/209.66 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 209.66 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 17,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.28/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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