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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.07, 208.55 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.07, 208.55 and 41.54 is: 62.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.07 : 208.55 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.07/208.55 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.07x = 208.55 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.07x = 8,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663.17/139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.29

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