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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 208.62 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 208.62 and 105.12 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 208.62 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/208.62 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 208.62 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 21,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,930.13/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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