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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.87, 208.87 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.87, 208.87 and 114.25 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.87 : 208.87 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.87/208.87 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.87x = 208.87 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.87x = 23,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862.07/139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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