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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.67, 209.10 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.67, 209.10 and 101.15 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.67 : 209.10 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.67/209.10 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.67x = 209.10 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.67x = 21,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150.47/139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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