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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 208.38 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 208.38 and 47.68 is: 71.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 208.38 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/208.38 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 208.38 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 9,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,935.56/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.47

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