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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 209.31 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 209.31 and 116.86 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 209.31 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/209.31 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 209.31 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 24,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,459.97/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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