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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 210.04 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 210.04 and 112.84 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 210.04 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/210.04 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 210.04 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 23,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,700.11/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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