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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 209.89 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 209.89 and 105.63 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 209.89 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/209.89 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 209.89 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 22,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,170.62/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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