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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.44 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.44 and 113.27 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.44 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.44 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.44 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 23,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608.96/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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