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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 209.43 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 209.43 and 120.36 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 209.43 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/209.43 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 209.43 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 25,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,206.99/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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