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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 208.65 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 208.65 and 119.26 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 208.65 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/208.65 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 208.65 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 24,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883.60/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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