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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 209.28 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 209.28 and 112.64 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 209.28 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/209.28 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 209.28 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 23,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,573.30/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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