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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 208.69 and 78.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 208.69 and 78.29 is: 117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 208.69 = 78.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/208.69 = 78.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 208.69 × 78.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 16,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338.34/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.34

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