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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 208.46 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 208.46 and 116.55 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 208.46 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/208.46 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 208.46 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 24,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,296.01/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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