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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 209.76 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 209.76 and 82.08 is: 123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 209.76 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/209.76 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 209.76 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 17,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217.10/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.01

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