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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 209.60 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 209.60 and 101.37 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 209.60 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/209.60 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 209.60 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 21,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,247.15/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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