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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 208.30 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 208.30 and 116.22 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 208.30 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/208.30 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 208.30 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 24,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,208.63/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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