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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.32 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.32 and 102.64 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.32 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.32 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.32 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 21,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,381.96/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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