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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 209.04 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 209.04 and 116.04 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 209.04 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/209.04 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 209.04 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 24,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256.10/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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