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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.68 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.68 and 53.64 is: 80.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.68 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.68 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.68 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 11,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193.60/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.44

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