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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 209.59 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 209.59 and 116.91 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 209.59 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/209.59 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 209.59 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 24,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502.87/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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