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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 208.70 and 42.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 208.70 and 42.94 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 208.70 = 42.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/208.70 = 42.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 208.70 × 42.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 8,961.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,961.58/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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