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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.35 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.35 and 104.85 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.35 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.35 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.35 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 21,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,845.50/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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