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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 208.79 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 208.79 and 121.11 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 208.79 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/208.79 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 208.79 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 25,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,285.95/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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