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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 208.48 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 208.48 and 105.22 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 208.48 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/208.48 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 208.48 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 21,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,936.27/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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