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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 209.63 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 209.63 and 79.01 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 209.63 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/209.63 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 209.63 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 16,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,561.42/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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