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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.78, 209.64 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.78, 209.64 and 103.60 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.78 : 209.64 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.78/209.64 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.78x = 209.64 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.78x = 21,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,718.70/139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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