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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 209.85 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 209.85 and 88.45 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 209.85 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/209.85 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 209.85 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 18,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,561.23/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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