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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 208.87 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 208.87 and 115.12 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 208.87 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/208.87 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 208.87 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 24,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,045.11/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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