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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.35 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.35 and 100.44 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.35 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.35 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.35 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 20,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,926.67/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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