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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 209.62 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 209.62 and 99.16 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 209.62 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/209.62 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 209.62 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 20,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785.92/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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