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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.62 and 42.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.62 and 42.86 is: 64.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.62 = 42.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.62 = 42.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.62 × 42.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 8,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,941.45/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.28

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