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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.20 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.20 and 120.62 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.20 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.20 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.20 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 25,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,113.08/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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