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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.68 and 78.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.68 and 78.90 is: 118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.68 = 78.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.68 = 78.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.68 × 78.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 16,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543.75/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.42

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