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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 209.40 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 209.40 and 113.86 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 209.40 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/209.40 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 209.40 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 23,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,841.58/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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