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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.90, 210.08 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.90, 210.08 and 117.26 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.90 : 210.08 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.90/210.08 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.90x = 210.08 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.90x = 24,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,633.98/139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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