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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 208.44 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 208.44 and 120.15 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 208.44 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/208.44 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 208.44 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 25,044.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,044.07/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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