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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 208.56 and 42.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 208.56 and 42.85 is: 64.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 208.56 = 42.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/208.56 = 42.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 208.56 × 42.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 8,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,936.80/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.28

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