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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 209.76 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 209.76 and 88.43 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 209.76 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/209.76 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 209.76 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 18,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,550.21/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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