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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 209.70 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 209.70 and 99.22 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 209.70 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/209.70 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 209.70 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 20,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806.43/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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