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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 208.68 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 208.68 and 110.26 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 208.68 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/208.68 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 208.68 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 23,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,008.90/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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