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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.39, 209.16 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.39, 209.16 and 78.52 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.39 : 209.16 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.39/209.16 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.39x = 209.16 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.39x = 16,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,423.24/139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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