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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 209.33 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 209.33 and 105.11 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 209.33 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/209.33 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 209.33 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 22,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002.68/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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