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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 209.08 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 209.08 and 103.26 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 209.08 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/209.08 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 209.08 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 21,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589.60/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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