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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 208.57 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 208.57 and 47.72 is: 71.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 208.57 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/208.57 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 208.57 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 9,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,953.45/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.59

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