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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 209.97 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 209.97 and 103.18 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 209.97 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/209.97 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 209.97 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 21,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664.70/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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