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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.90, 209.96 and 79.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.90, 209.96 and 79.15 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.90 : 209.96 = 79.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.90/209.96 = 79.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.90x = 209.96 × 79.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.90x = 16,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,618.33/139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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