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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 209.22 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 209.22 and 105.13 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 209.22 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/209.22 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 209.22 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 21,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995.17/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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