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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.56 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.56 and 104.60 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.56 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.56 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.56 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 21,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,815.38/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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