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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.48 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.48 and 119.87 is: 179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.48 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.48 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.48 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 24,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,990.50/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.79

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