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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 208.73 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 208.73 and 110.41 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 208.73 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/208.73 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 208.73 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 23,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045.63/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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