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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 209.41 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 209.41 and 107.27 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 209.41 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/209.41 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 209.41 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 22,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,463.41/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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