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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 208.55 and 53.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 208.55 and 53.53 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 208.55 = 53.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/208.55 = 53.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 208.55 × 53.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 11,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,164.07/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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