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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 209.53 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 209.53 and 114.03 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 209.53 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/209.53 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 209.53 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 23,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892.71/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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