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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 209.56 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 209.56 and 112.66 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 209.56 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/209.56 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 209.56 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 23,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609.03/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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