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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 208.35 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 208.35 and 111.84 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 208.35 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/208.35 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 208.35 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 23,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301.86/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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