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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 209.12 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 209.12 and 112.14 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 209.12 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/209.12 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 209.12 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 23,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450.16/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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