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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 208.42 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 208.42 and 78.12 is: 117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 208.42 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/208.42 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 208.42 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 16,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281.77/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.07

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