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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 208.68 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 208.68 and 102.58 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 208.68 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/208.68 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 208.68 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 21,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,406.39/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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