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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 209.48 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 209.48 and 101.18 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 209.48 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/209.48 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 209.48 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 21,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193.63/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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