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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 209.96 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 209.96 and 82.22 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 209.96 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/209.96 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 209.96 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 17,262.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262.39/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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