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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 208.92 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 208.92 and 112.50 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 208.92 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/208.92 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 208.92 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 23,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,503.50/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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