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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.35 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.35 and 117.27 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.35 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.35 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.35 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 24,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433.20/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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