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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 209.55 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 209.55 and 128.55 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 209.55 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/209.55 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 209.55 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 26,937.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937.65/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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