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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 209.58 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 209.58 and 113.97 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 209.58 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/209.58 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 209.58 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 23,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885.26/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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