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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 209.24 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 209.24 and 110.96 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 209.24 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/209.24 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 209.24 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 23,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,217.27/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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