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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 209.78 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 209.78 and 109.28 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 209.78 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/209.78 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 209.78 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 22,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924.76/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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