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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.87, 209.70 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.87, 209.70 and 81.95 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.87 : 209.70 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.87/209.70 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.87x = 209.70 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.87x = 17,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185.44/139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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