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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 209.06 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 209.06 and 116.73 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 209.06 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/209.06 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 209.06 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 24,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402.99/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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