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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 209.82 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 209.82 and 88.46 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 209.82 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/209.82 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 209.82 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 18,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,560.68/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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