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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 209.70 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 209.70 and 109.44 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 209.70 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/209.70 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 209.70 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 22,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,949.57/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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