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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.74 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.74 and 105.36 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.74 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.74 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.74 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 21,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,992.85/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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