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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 208.95 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 208.95 and 110.72 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 208.95 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/208.95 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 208.95 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 23,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133.90/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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