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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 208.93 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 208.93 and 114.18 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 208.93 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/208.93 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 208.93 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 23,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,855.63/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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