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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 209.86 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 209.86 and 88.52 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 209.86 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/209.86 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 209.86 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 18,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,576.81/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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