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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 209.26 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 209.26 and 78.63 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 209.26 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/209.26 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 209.26 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 16,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,454.11/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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