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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 208.78 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 208.78 and 78.32 is: 117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 208.78 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/208.78 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 208.78 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 16,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350.80/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.32

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