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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.69, 209.54 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.69, 209.54 and 105.52 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.69 : 209.54 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.69/209.54 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.69x = 209.54 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.69x = 22,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110.20/139.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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