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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 208.62 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 208.62 and 78.18 is: 117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 208.62 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/208.62 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 208.62 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 16,309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309.91/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.14

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