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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 209.03 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 209.03 and 113.44 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 209.03 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/209.03 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 209.03 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 23,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,712.30/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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