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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 208.92 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 208.92 and 113.84 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 208.92 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/208.92 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 208.92 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 23,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783.45/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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