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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.29, 208.95 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.29, 208.95 and 78.40 is: 117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.29 : 208.95 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.29/208.95 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.29x = 208.95 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.29x = 16,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381.68/139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.61

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