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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.01, 208.85 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.01, 208.85 and 116.69 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.01 : 208.85 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.01/208.85 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.01x = 208.85 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.01x = 24,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,369.08/139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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