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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 209.75 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 209.75 and 91.17 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 209.75 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/209.75 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 209.75 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 19,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,123.09/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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