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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 209.69 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 209.69 and 105.63 is: 158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 209.69 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/209.69 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 209.69 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 22,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149.03/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.72

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