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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 209.16 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 209.16 and 113.40 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 209.16 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/209.16 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 209.16 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 23,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718.74/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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