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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 209.33 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 209.33 and 116.75 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 209.33 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/209.33 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 209.33 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 24,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440.09/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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