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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.90, 209.40 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.90, 209.40 and 109.30 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.90 : 209.40 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.90/209.40 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.90x = 209.40 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.90x = 22,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887.42/139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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