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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.64 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.64 and 109.40 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.64 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.64 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.64 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 22,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934.62/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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