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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 209.46 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 209.46 and 78.93 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 209.46 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/209.46 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 209.46 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 16,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532.68/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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