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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.01, 208.35 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.01, 208.35 and 78.12 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.01 : 208.35 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.01/208.35 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.01x = 208.35 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.01x = 16,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276.30/139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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