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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 208.86 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 208.86 and 117.72 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 208.86 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/208.86 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 208.86 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 24,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,587.00/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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