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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 208.95 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 208.95 and 119.05 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 208.95 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/208.95 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 208.95 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 24,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,875.50/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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