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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 209.64 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 209.64 and 101.42 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 209.64 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/209.64 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 209.64 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 21,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,261.69/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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