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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.54 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.54 and 82.04 is: 122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.54 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.54 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.54 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 17,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,108.62/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.94

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