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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 209.01 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 209.01 and 116.65 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 209.01 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/209.01 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 209.01 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 24,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,380.43/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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