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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 209.66 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 209.66 and 118.91 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 209.66 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/209.66 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 209.66 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 24,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,930.60/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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