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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.37 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.37 and 117.44 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.37 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.37 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.37 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 24,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,470.97/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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