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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 209.66 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 209.66 and 79.04 is: 118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 209.66 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/209.66 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 209.66 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 16,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,571.66/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.43

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