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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.46 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.46 and 116.54 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.46 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.46 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.46 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 24,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,410.47/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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