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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.87, 210.26 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.87, 210.26 and 79.12 is: 118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.87 : 210.26 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.87/210.26 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.87x = 210.26 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.87x = 16,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635.77/139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.94

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