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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.05, 208.58 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.05, 208.58 and 112.05 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.05 : 208.58 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.05/208.58 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.05x = 208.58 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.05x = 23,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,370.83/139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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