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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 209.36 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 209.36 and 110.77 is: 166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 209.36 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/209.36 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 209.36 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 23,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190.25/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.18

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