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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.71 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.71 and 103.10 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.71 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.71 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.71 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 21,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,518.00/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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