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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 210.09 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 210.09 and 105.82 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 210.09 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/210.09 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 210.09 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 22,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231.72/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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