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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 208.92 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 208.92 and 106.74 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 208.92 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/208.92 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 208.92 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 22,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300.12/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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