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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 210.15 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 210.15 and 116.07 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 210.15 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/210.15 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 210.15 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 24,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392.11/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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