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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 209.44 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 209.44 and 103.60 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 209.44 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/209.44 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 209.44 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 21,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697.98/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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