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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 208.78 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 208.78 and 100.91 is: 150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 208.78 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/208.78 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 208.78 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 21,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067.99/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.74

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