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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 209.55 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 209.55 and 105.32 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 209.55 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/209.55 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 209.55 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 22,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068.76/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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