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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.26, 208.62 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.26, 208.62 and 108.63 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.26 : 208.62 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.26/208.62 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.26x = 208.62 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.26x = 22,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.39/139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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