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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.57, 209.04 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.57, 209.04 and 78.66 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.57 : 209.04 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.57/209.04 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.57x = 209.04 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.57x = 16,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443.09/139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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