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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.07, 208.61 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.07, 208.61 and 47.76 is: 71.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.07 : 208.61 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.07/208.61 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.07x = 208.61 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.07x = 9,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,963.21/139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.64

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