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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 209.01 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 209.01 and 101.25 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 209.01 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/209.01 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 209.01 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 21,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,162.26/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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