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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 209.19 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 209.19 and 78.59 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 209.19 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/209.19 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 209.19 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 16,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438.80/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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