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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.25, 208.57 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.25, 208.57 and 78.25 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.25 : 208.57 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.25/208.57 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.25x = 208.57 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.25x = 16,319.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,319.17/139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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