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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 209.49 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 209.49 and 78.76 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 209.49 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/209.49 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 209.49 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 16,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499.43/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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