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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 209 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 209 and 101.08 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 209 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/209 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 209 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 21,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,125.72/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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