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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 208.78 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 208.78 and 113.40 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 208.78 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/208.78 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 208.78 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 23,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675.37/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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