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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 209.52 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 209.52 and 119.07 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 209.52 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/209.52 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 209.52 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 24,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947.55/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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