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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 208.99 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 208.99 and 107.29 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 208.99 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/208.99 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 208.99 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 22,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422.54/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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