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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 210.08 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 210.08 and 85.65 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 210.08 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/210.08 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 210.08 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 17,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,993.35/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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