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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 209.93 and 79.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 209.93 and 79.07 is: 118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 209.93 = 79.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/209.93 = 79.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 209.93 × 79.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 16,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,599.17/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.64

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