Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.19 and 78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 139, 208.19 and 78 is: 116.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139 : 208.19 = 78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139/208.19 = 78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139x = 208.19 × 78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139x = 16,238.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,238.82/139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116.83
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