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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.82, 209.58 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.82, 209.58 and 78.92 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.82 : 209.58 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.82/209.58 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.82x = 209.58 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.82x = 16,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540.05/139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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