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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 209.47 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 209.47 and 116.65 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 209.47 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/209.47 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 209.47 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 24,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433.86/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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