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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 209.16 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 209.16 and 108.99 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 209.16 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/209.16 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 209.16 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 22,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,796.35/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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