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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 209.91 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 209.91 and 84.91 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 209.91 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/209.91 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 209.91 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 17,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,822.58/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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