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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.09, 208 and 118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.09, 208 and 118.57 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.09 : 208 = 118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.09/208 = 118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.09x = 208 × 118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.09x = 24,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662.56/139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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