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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 209 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 209 and 102.20 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 209 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/209 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 209 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 21,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,359.80/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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