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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.45, 208.90 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.45, 208.90 and 106.55 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.45 : 208.90 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.45/208.90 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.45x = 208.90 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.45x = 22,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258.03/139.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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