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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 208.35 and 78.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 208.35 and 78.09 is: 117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 208.35 = 78.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/208.35 = 78.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 208.35 × 78.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 16,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270.05/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.02

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