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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.70 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.70 and 78.80 is: 118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.70 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.70 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.70 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 16,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524.36/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.28

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