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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 208.92 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 208.92 and 115.40 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 208.92 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/208.92 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 208.92 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 24,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,109.37/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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