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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 209.37 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 209.37 and 101.02 is: 151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 209.37 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/209.37 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 209.37 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 21,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150.05/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.09

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