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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.18, 208.50 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.18, 208.50 and 106.75 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.18 : 208.50 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.18/208.50 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.18x = 208.50 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.18x = 22,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257.38/139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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