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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.05, 208.44 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.05, 208.44 and 102.87 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.05 : 208.44 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.05/208.44 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.05x = 208.44 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.05x = 21,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442.22/139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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