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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 209.25 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 209.25 and 116.55 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 209.25 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/209.25 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 209.25 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 24,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388.09/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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