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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 208.71 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 208.71 and 110.43 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 208.71 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/208.71 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 208.71 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 23,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047.85/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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