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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 209.52 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 209.52 and 105.23 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 209.52 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/209.52 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 209.52 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 22,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,048.31/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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