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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.28 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.28 and 105.27 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.28 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.28 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.28 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 22,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031.69/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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