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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.06, 208.50 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.06, 208.50 and 116.20 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.06 : 208.50 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.06/208.50 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.06x = 208.50 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.06x = 24,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,227.70/139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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