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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 209.64 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 209.64 and 91.62 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 209.64 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/209.64 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 209.64 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 19,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.22/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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