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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 209.62 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 209.62 and 78.98 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 209.62 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/209.62 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 209.62 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 16,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,555.79/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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