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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.63 and 56.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.63 and 56.83 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.63 = 56.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.63 = 56.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.63 × 56.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 11,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,856.44/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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