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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 208.80 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 208.80 and 107.20 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 208.80 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/208.80 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 208.80 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 22,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383.36/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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