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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 208.67 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 208.67 and 46.57 is: 69.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 208.67 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/208.67 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 208.67 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 9,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716.72/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.85

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