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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.15 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.15 and 116.51 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.15 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.15 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.15 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 24,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250.22/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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