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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 209.41 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 209.41 and 84.90 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 209.41 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/209.41 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 209.41 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 17,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778.91/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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