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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.45 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.45 and 100.37 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.45 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.45 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.45 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 20,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,920.58/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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