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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.75, 208.71 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.75, 208.71 and 120.53 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.75 : 208.71 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.75/208.71 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.75x = 208.71 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.75x = 25,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155.82/139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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