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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 208.36 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 208.36 and 100.35 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 208.36 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/208.36 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 208.36 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 20,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908.93/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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