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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 209.07 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 209.07 and 112.61 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 209.07 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/209.07 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 209.07 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 23,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,543.37/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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