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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 208.85 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 208.85 and 107.55 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 208.85 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/208.85 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 208.85 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 22,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461.28/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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