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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.39, 209.25 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.39, 209.25 and 101.12 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.39 : 209.25 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.39/209.25 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.39x = 209.25 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.39x = 21,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158.31/139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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