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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.39, 208.83 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.39, 208.83 and 110.68 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.39 : 208.83 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.39/208.83 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.39x = 208.83 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.39x = 23,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,113.30/139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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