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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 209.49 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 209.49 and 112.17 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 209.49 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/209.49 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 209.49 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 23,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,498.49/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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