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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.79, 209.73 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.79, 209.73 and 119.75 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.79 : 209.73 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.79/209.73 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.79x = 209.73 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.79x = 25,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114.12/139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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