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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.76 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.76 and 105.50 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.76 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.76 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.76 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 22,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128.63/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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