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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 209.33 and 78.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 209.33 and 78.89 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 209.33 = 78.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/209.33 = 78.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 209.33 × 78.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 16,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.04/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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