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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 209.49 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 209.49 and 105.42 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 209.49 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/209.49 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 209.49 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 22,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084.44/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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