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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 209.72 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 209.72 and 88.71 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 209.72 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/209.72 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 209.72 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 18,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604.48/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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