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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.19, 208.91 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.19, 208.91 and 78.44 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.19 : 208.91 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.19/208.91 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.19x = 208.91 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.19x = 16,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,386.05/139.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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