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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 209.52 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 209.52 and 120.42 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 209.52 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/209.52 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 209.52 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 25,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,230.40/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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