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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.26, 208.53 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.26, 208.53 and 113.28 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.26 : 208.53 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.26/208.53 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.26x = 208.53 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.26x = 23,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,622.28/139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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