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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 208.32 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 208.32 and 112.11 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 208.32 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/208.32 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 208.32 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 23,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354.76/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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