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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 209.54 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 209.54 and 107.13 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 209.54 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/209.54 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 209.54 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 22,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448.02/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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