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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 208.54 and 56.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 208.54 and 56.77 is: 85.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 208.54 = 56.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/208.54 = 56.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 208.54 × 56.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 11,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,837.49/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.15

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