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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 208.68 and 113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 208.68 and 113.53 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 208.68 = 113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/208.68 = 113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 208.68 × 113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 23,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,690.30/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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