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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 209.43 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 209.43 and 85.14 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 209.43 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/209.43 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 209.43 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 17,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830.87/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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