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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 209.17 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 209.17 and 118.95 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 209.17 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/209.17 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 209.17 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 24,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,880.14/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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