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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.36, 209.04 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.36, 209.04 and 118.94 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.36 : 209.04 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.36/209.04 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.36x = 209.04 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.36x = 24,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863.22/139.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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