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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.56 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.56 and 97.04 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.56 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.56 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.56 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 20,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,335.70/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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