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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 209.88 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 209.88 and 103.86 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 209.88 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/209.88 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 209.88 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 21,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798.14/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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