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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 191.84 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 191.84 and 109.59 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 191.84 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/191.84 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 191.84 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 21,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023.75/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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