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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 209.32 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 209.32 and 109.15 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 209.32 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/209.32 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 209.32 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 22,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,847.28/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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