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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 209.25 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 209.25 and 103.68 is: 155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 209.25 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/209.25 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 209.25 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 21,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694.52/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.42

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