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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.84, 209.42 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.84, 209.42 and 101.22 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.84 : 209.42 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.84/209.42 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.84x = 209.42 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.84x = 21,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,197.49/139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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