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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.73 and 47.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.73 and 47.81 is: 71.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.73 = 47.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.73 = 47.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.73 × 47.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 9,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,980.41/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.73

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