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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.30, 208.64 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.30, 208.64 and 113.56 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.30 : 208.64 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.30/208.64 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.30x = 208.64 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.30x = 23,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,693.16/139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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