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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.22, 208.89 and 100.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.22, 208.89 and 100.61 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.22 : 208.89 = 100.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.22/208.89 = 100.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.22x = 208.89 × 100.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.22x = 21,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016.42/139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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