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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.82 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.82 and 104.99 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.82 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.82 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.82 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 21,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923.23/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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