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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.90, 209.70 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.90, 209.70 and 94.15 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.90 : 209.70 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.90/209.70 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.90x = 209.70 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.90x = 19,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743.26/139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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