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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 208.70 and 78.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 208.70 and 78.20 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 208.70 = 78.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/208.70 = 78.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 208.70 × 78.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 16,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320.34/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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