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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.06, 209.53 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.06, 209.53 and 116.68 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.06 : 209.53 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.06/209.53 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.06x = 209.53 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.06x = 24,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,447.96/139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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