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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 209.82 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 209.82 and 101.16 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 209.82 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/209.82 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 209.82 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 21,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225.39/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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