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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.65 and 36.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.65 and 36.38 is: 54.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.65 = 36.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.65 = 36.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.65 × 36.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 7,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591.35/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.58

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