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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 208.72 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 208.72 and 102.90 is: 154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 208.72 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/208.72 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 208.72 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 21,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,477.29/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.42

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