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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.75, 209.42 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.75, 209.42 and 113.93 is: 170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.75 : 209.42 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.75/209.42 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.75x = 209.42 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.75x = 23,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,859.22/139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.73

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