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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 210.41 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 210.41 and 113.09 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 210.41 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/210.41 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 210.41 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 23,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,795.02/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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