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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.27, 208.77 and 78.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.27, 208.77 and 78.34 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.27 : 208.77 = 78.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.27/208.77 = 78.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.27x = 208.77 × 78.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.27x = 16,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355.04/139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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