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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 209.58 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 209.58 and 118.06 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 209.58 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/209.58 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 209.58 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 24,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743.01/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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