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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.06, 208.20 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.06, 208.20 and 116.26 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.06 : 208.20 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.06/208.20 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.06x = 208.20 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.06x = 24,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205.33/139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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