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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 208.91 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 208.91 and 114.17 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 208.91 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/208.91 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 208.91 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 23,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850.50/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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