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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 208.55 and 42.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 208.55 and 42.84 is: 64.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 208.55 = 42.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/208.55 = 42.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 208.55 × 42.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 8,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,934.93/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.27

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