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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 208.47 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 208.47 and 104.90 is: 157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 208.47 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/208.47 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 208.47 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 21,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,868.50/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.07

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