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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.84, 210.24 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.84, 210.24 and 108.16 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.84 : 210.24 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.84/210.24 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.84x = 210.24 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.84x = 22,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,739.56/139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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