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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 208.11 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 208.11 and 114.47 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 208.11 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/208.11 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 208.11 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 23,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,822.35/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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