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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.19, 208.71 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.19, 208.71 and 77.55 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.19 : 208.71 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.19/208.71 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.19x = 208.71 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.19x = 16,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185.95/139.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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