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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 209.58 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 209.58 and 112.82 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 209.58 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/209.58 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 209.58 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 23,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,644.82/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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