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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.15, 208.68 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.15, 208.68 and 47.83 is: 71.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.15 : 208.68 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.15/208.68 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.15x = 208.68 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.15x = 9,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,981.85/139.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.73

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